App Feature
My Location - Track GPS & Maps is a free Maps & Navigation app focused on precise, real‑time positioning, quick saving/sharing of places, live location sharing, and route tracking. It supports importing/exporting KML/GPX/GEOJSON, offers directions (walk/cycle/drive), widgets for one‑tap save/navigate, nearby place search, current address lookup, and customizable map themes/night mode.
Verdict
Verdict: A polished, waypoint‑centric GPS companion that excels at saving, sharing, and exporting locations, though it’s not a full-blown offline navigator.
Who is it for
Best for:
- Travelers, hikers, and cyclists who want accurate GPS, track logs, and easy waypoint management
- Users who need to import/export routes or waypoints in KML/GPX/GEOJSON
- Anyone who frequently shares live location or needs one‑tap save/navigate widgets
Not ideal for:
- People needing rich offline maps and advanced turn‑by‑turn navigation (e.g., OsmAnd/MAPS.ME level)
- Privacy‑sensitive users who avoid live location features or constant tracking
- Those wanting a full family safety tracker with geofences and alerts (e.g., Life360)
Real-world User Experience
Users like it:
Consistently praised for accuracy, speed, and an intuitive UI that makes saving, naming, and sharing locations effortless. Users love quick map mode switches, Street View jump‑ins, coordinate search/copy, widget convenience, and reliable GPX/KML import/export with smooth handoff to Google Maps for navigation. Developer responsiveness to feedback and bug reports is highlighted.
Users complain about:
A few reports of past stability issues (notably with location sharing) that were later fixed; some confusion adapting to a newer UI; coordinate input requires correct formatting. Occasional hiccups typical of GPS apps are mentioned but not widespread.
Is it Worth Paying For?
Yes. The free version is fully usable, but the paid upgrade (IAP) is worth it if you want to remove ads and support ongoing development. Power users who rely on frequent saving/exporting, widgets, and live sharing will likely find the small cost justified.
How it Compares to Alternatives
Compared to Google Maps, it is markedly better for waypoint management, coordinate handling, and GPX/KML/GEOJSON workflows, and it offers faster access to save/share tools and Street View. Against offline-focused apps like OsmAnd or MAPS.ME, it lacks deep offline cartography and advanced routing, but is lighter, simpler, and more share/export friendly. Family‑tracking suites (e.g., Life360) provide richer safety features, while My Location offers straightforward, privacy‑toggable live sharing and personal track logging.
Summary
My Location - Track GPS & Maps delivers a clean, reliable toolkit for precisely saving, organizing, sharing, and exporting locations while tracking your routes in real time. It bridges a gap left by general map apps with quick widgets, robust coordinate and file support, and instant Street View access, making it excellent for trips, field work, and everyday errands. While it doesn’t aim to be a full offline navigator or a comprehensive family tracker, its focused feature set, active developer, and strong user feedback make it a standout companion to your primary navigation app. The free version is strong on its own, and the ad‑free upgrade adds value for heavy users.










